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It was rainy and cold today. When it doesn’t make it out of the forties in May, a movie day is appropriate. Sarah B. and I hunkered down with pizza and old movies. We watched His Girl Friday, which I own but had never seen. In high school, Mr. McGurn used to tell us that kids have no patience for black and white movies. He said that the minute he puts one on, everyone in the room is asleep. I watch a lot of old movies, but I think he is correct.

I am not a film expert and I don’t claim to be but I think that it does take a lot more concentration to watch an old movie because of the way the film industry has progressed. With advancing technology, the story line is becoming increasingly less important as long as the special effects are there. If you were to take Avatar’s story line without the enormous budget, it is Pocahontas. I wouldn’t spend $30 to see Pocahontas, like I did to see Avatar. I think my point, if I even have one, is that if you have the patience to sit through a movie without color or exciting effects, old movies have amazing stories. Although this is a generalization, I think the plots of older movies are more intricate and creative. Crazy things happen in His Girl Friday, and while I still don’t understand the title, I really enjoyed the movie. Perfect for a rainy day with Cary Grant.